New schools for a new century: a leader's guide to high school reform

Abstract

Introduction The Way Things Are Now Purpose of This Book Overview of the The Way It Is: Thinking and Planning Barriers to Reform in High Schools The Case for Change A Working Definition of High School Restructuring Does Restructuring Make a Difference? The Institutional Barriers to Restructuring Barriers to Reform Lane High School Restructuring: The Plan and The Process Background and Social Context A New Administration The New School Plan Implementation of the Redesign Plan The Restructuring of Lane High School: Ruminations and Reflections The Lessons Learned Concluding Remarks The Reforms Westbrook High School Restructuring the School Organization Transforming the Classroom Changing the School Climate National Reform Networks Networks that Provide Additional Sources of Information New Roles and New Behaviors for New Approaches to Leadership The Administrator's Changing Role in Restructuring Schools Two Principals: Two Visions, Two Roles, Two Results A Changed Role for Principals Dealing with Habits of Mind Igniting the Fire: Getting the Change Process Started The Stages of the Restructuring Process Beacon High School: A Case Study Peak Performance Schools Need a New Model for Human Development A New Model for Professional development at Harrison High School Professional Development Strategies for Changing Teaching and Learning A New Paradigm for Professional Development and Professionalism An Improved Professional Climate at Harrison High School Building the Capacity of Middle Managers:Assistant Principals and Department Heads The Old Rules Are Gone, But Where Are the New Ones? Frustration and Astonishment Understanding the New Organizational Dynamics in a Restructuring High School The Importance of Top Management Support Promoting a New Managerial Style The First Meeting with Teachers Following Up: Meeting II Goal Setting Continuing the Cycle Conclusion Building New Relationships with Teachers: Listening, Problem Solving, and Communicating Tools to Facilitate the Change Process Becoming a Better Listener Approaches to Problem Solving When Teachers Will Not Cooperate Improving Communication Constructive Steps Costs of Procrastination Conclusion Putting It All Together: Provoking, Promoting, and Supporting Reform Thinking and Planning Approaches for School Restructuring Building Staff Support for Change Creating a School Climate that Nurtures Change Managing Change Creating an Organization that Promotes Change Using Scheduling to Facilitate Change Index